Name: Anthurium lancea 'Ecuagenera', Sodiro 1903
Synonym: Anthurium lancea, Sodiro 1903 non Anthurium lanceanum, Engler 1903

Two varieties have been described:
Anthurium lancea var. ecostatum Croat 2009
The variety ecostatum differs from the typical variety of Anthurium lancea in lacking the posterior rib (hence the epithet “ecostatum” = without a posterior rib or costa) and in having narrower, non-cordate leaves and a spadix with virtually no stipe. Colombia, at an elevation of about 1,800 m.

Anthurium lancea var. lancea (no information available)
syn.: Anthurium lancea var. canarense Sodiroi
This variety was found by Sodiroi in the Cañar district of Ecuador. Unfortunately, the type material no longer appears to be available, so no further information can currently be provided.

Etymology: lancea = lance-shaped
Origin: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru
Habitat: Anthurium lancea grows terrestrially in shady places and occurs at elevations of 400–2,500 m. Plants from higher elevations are described as having tougher leaves, while those from lower-lying areas are softer,
glossier, and more attractive.
Notes: According to Tom Croat, the leaves of this species turn black as they die. Exceptions are plants from elevations above 2,000 m; here the foliage changes, and the leaves turn yellowish brown as they die. The plants have a beautiful, evenly ridged surface formed by the parallel-running leaf veins, which end at the leaf margin.